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One question that we get A LOT has to do with beginning stunts and where to begin with stunting; here is a question from Coach Lisa from Cleveland Ohio:

"... I am a Pee Wee Coach and I need some stunts that my girls can do and do SAFELY. What stunts should I begin with and when should I progress with them?"

Thank you Coach Lisa for your question as we have TONS of tips to help you have a safe and amazing season with your team; check out our tips below:

1. We suggest that you start with the perfect beginning stunt, the Pony Mount, as it is super simple and a great way to master the 3 parts of a stunt ( base, flyer, and spotter ). For all of the details on How to Do a Pony Mount, CLICK HERE.
2. The next stunt you should teach your team is the Double Thigh Stand. This stunt is SO VERSITILE that you can use it for all of your routines and just add the variations and it looks GREAT! Also, this stunt is great to teach your flyers how to climb as well as teaching your bases to hold your flyer and learn dismounts. For all of the details on How to do a Double Thigh Stand, CLICK HERE.
3. Beginning Stunt Progression: The best way to decide when to progress to the next stunt is to MASTER your current level stunt and then move on. For example, when you MASTER your basic Double Thigh Stand, then you can start Double Thigh Stand variations like the L Stand, Liberty Stand and more.
4. Here is an example of a Beginning Stunt Progression, CLICK HERE for full details:

• • Pony Mounts
  • Curtsy Sit
  • Knee Sit
  • L Sit
  • Hanging Stag
  • Hand Stand Liberty
  • Double Thigh Stands
  • Double Thigh Stand Variations:
    • L Stand
    • Thigh Stand Hitch
    • Thigh Stand L
    • Thigh Stand Lean Over
    • Thigh Stand Liberty

So how do you know you have mastered your stunt?

1. When your flyer is tight and does not wobble while in the stunt. Also she lands with both feet together and is clean all the way through the stunt.
2. Your bases should be REALLY STEADY and not wobble. They should be comfortable with the flyer climbing on them and feel comfortable with the dismount.
3. When ALL of the members of your stunt group what to try something new and are comfortable with their positions.

The most important tip to remember about stunting is to not compare your team to any other team. Just focus on where your team is and continue to make progress. With proper technique, patience and A LOT of practice, you will master your stunts and do it safely!

For TONS of tips, exercises and stretches to master stunting,

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Happy Stunting :-)

Double Thigh Stands - the Beginning Stunt Every Team Should Use!

 

The Double Thigh Stand is one of the most important beginner stunts you should know. From this stunt, you can do a variety of variations to create numerous stunts.

Tips:

• Make sure your Bases have deep lunges for the Flyer to stand on.
• Make sure the Flyer steps in the “pockets” of the Bases, not on their legs.
• The Flyer should start with her right foot first and climb using the “Step, Lock, Tighten” Method.
• Have the base hold the flyer’s legs by wrapping their arms around the flyers knees.
• The back spotter should hold the flyer’s waist.
• When you are learning the double thigh stand, you should add a front spotter. ( You can never have enough spotters!)
• To dismount, have the bases hold the flyer’s hands and their armpit.
• The flyer lands in front of the stunt with her feet together.

Here is an example of how to incorporate this stunt into your stunt formation: Save

For more Beginning Cheerleading Stunts:

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The Perfect Beginning Cheerleading Stunt - The Pony Mount

Do you have a group of beginning cheerleaders and would love an easy, safe stunt that you can use in all of your formations? The Pony Mount is the perfect stunt to start with! Here are some things to keep in mind:

• The Pony Sit or Pony Mount is very simple and is one of the first stunts that your team should learn.
• Make sure your base has their arms locked at all times and head up.
• The Flyer should sit on the lower part of the base’s back; if you sit to high, you could hurt your base.
• The Spotter should hold the Flyer at her waist at all times.
• The Spotter should help the Flyer get up and dismount.
• The call to get up is “1 -2 Down Up ” The Flyer bends her knees on the down and jumps up on the base’s back on the up.
• Finish the stunt with the flyer’s hands in a high V and her knees bent up.
• To dismount, the flyer puts her hands on the base’s back and pushes herself off; the spotter also helps pull her off.
• One note to keep in mind, the base should never move. The flyer hops on, finishes the stunt and pushes off without the base moving at all.

For more stunting tips and beginning stunts you can use TODAY,

check out our FULL PONY MOUNT VIDEO

on CheerleadingCoachingCenter.com HERE!

Have a fabulous day! :-)

Cheerleading Jump Practice Tips

Would you love to improve your jumps? All it takes is practice, practice and more practice! So here are some things to remember when you are practicing:

1. The way you practice is the way you will perform! If you practice “half way” then when you perform your jumps, they will not be their best.
2. Practice in front of a mirror: This way you can see what your jumps look like.
3. Practice smiling: By doing your facials (facial expressions) in front of a mirror you will automatically smile during your jump execution.
4. Practice on the ground: There are several jumps that you can practice while sitting on the ground including the Tuck Jump and the Toe Touch. This technique will allow you to feel what it should be like in the air.

For more Cheerleading Jump Practice Tips, check them out on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE!

Cheerleading Jump Mistakes and Solutions

If you want to master your cheerleading jumps, here are 4 common mistakes and solutions to get you started

1. Practicing with bad habits: Remember, if you want perfect jumps, practice is not enough.  When you practice you MUST use proper skill and technique to create awesome jumps!

2. Starting with your feet apart: When you start with your feet together, you will get the most power and lift off the floor;  also having your feet together looks clean when you perform jumps as a team.

3. Using a double prep: Tendencies to “double-bounce” or add an extra bend of the knees before taking the big dip is a big disadvantage to your success.  When you do this, you are cutting off momentum, wasting energy, and your timing will be off with the rest of your team.

For more cheerleading jump tips, CLICK HERE for our latest post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center.

Enjoy :-)

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Are you a cheerleading coach and getting ready for Tryouts?  Check out our post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE for the 4 facilities you need to start with and SO MUCH MORE!

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More Core Exercises for Cheerleaders

Here is another great exercise that will strengthen your core - PLANKS!

This basic plank position is the perfect position to start with.  It is a great exercise to squeeze in 3 sets in the morning, while you are watching TV or just before you go to bed.  Here are some tips to remember:

• 1 set is 8 counts
• Make sure you have your body in a straight line.
• To start, keep your knees on the ground and then work up to straight leg planks.

For more exercises to help with ALL of your cheerleading skills, click on CHEERLEADING EXERCISES on the Cheerleading Coaching Center. :-)

 

How to Coach Cheerleading - Common Cheerleading Stunting Mistakes and Solutions

Stunting is SO MUCH FUN but it takes time to master! So to help you get their quicker, you should cultivate great stunting habits and avoid some common mistakes:

1.) You have Stunt Position Miss-Matches: Most everyone wants to be the flyer – we all know it! However, when you are starting and very few, if any of your athletes know proper technique, you MUST choose stunt positions based on body size to help prevent injuries.

2.) The Spotter Backs Up: It is a normal tendency to back up when something is coming your way. However, when you are a Spotter and your Flyer is coming down, you must lean in to catch them.

3.) You have Several Stunt Captains in the Same Group: You should have 1 person in charge of your stunt group ( generally the Spotter as they can see when everyone is ready ) If you have several people talking, someone may not be able to hear instructions and that is when injuries happen.

4.) Progression is your Goal: Stunting looks so easy when you watch a college team or great all star team. Remember, it took YEARS for all of their athletes to get that good! When stunting, it is important that you START AT THE BEGINNING and not just try a stunt because it looks easy. Perfection should be your goal – perfecting a stunt before progressing on to the next one.  

For more Cheerleading Stunting Tips, Mistakes and Solutions, check out our Cheerleading Stunting Section and JOIN the #1 Resource for Cheerleading Coaches TODAY!

 

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